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IA HF863

IA HF863
A bill for an act relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission.(Formerly HF 95.)


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Current law prohibits vessels from displaying or reflecting solid or flashing blue lights when operating on waters under the natural resource commission’s jurisdiction unless the vessel is an authorized emergency vessel. A person who violates this prohibition is subject to a scheduled fine of $35. This bill removes the prohibition on displaying or reflecting solid blue lights while operating a vessel in waters under the commission’s jurisdiction. The display or reflection of flashing blue lights is still prohibited.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Iowa state law regarding the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission. Currently, vessels are prohibited from displaying or reflecting both solid and flashing blue lights, with a $35 fine for violations, except for authorized emergency vessels. The proposed bill removes the prohibition on solid blue lights, while maintaining the existing restriction on flashing blue lights. This means that vessel operators will now be allowed to use solid blue lights on waters managed by the natural resource commission, but flashing blue lights will remain prohibited unless the vessel is an authorized emergency vehicle. The change appears to provide more flexibility for vessel operators while still maintaining safety regulations by restricting flashing blue lights, which could potentially be mistaken for emergency vehicle signals.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Natural Resources (House)

Last Action

Immediate message. H.J. 460. (on 02/26/2026)

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